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Dunbar

Pennsylvania · 1,219 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Dunbar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,718. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,600. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,219
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,109 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,099 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+4%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9411K1K1K1K1990201020202024Dunbar
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,718
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,176
+57%since 1990
from $9,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−11.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
28.5% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,210)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1
−45%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+8%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

Dunbar, Pennsylvania has about 1,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dunbar, Pennsylvania earns about $25,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunbar, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dunbar, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dunbar, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunbar, Pennsylvania?

About 11.1% of people in Dunbar, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunbar, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunbar, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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